1 August 2016
The composition of permanent make-ups (PMU) and tattoo inks raises numerous concerns for public health. (e.g. allergies caused by substances used in inks and possible carcinogenicity). In June, a PMU ink is notified on the RAPEX as it violat ...
1 August 2016
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The importation of asbestos-containing products is to be banned, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced on 15 June 2016. The ban is currently being drafted and will take into force on 1 October 2016. ...
1 August 2016
Clicks 962Tags: China
Entrusted by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center has undertaken to organise the technical review of five food contact materials since July 2016. The fi ...
28 July 2016
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On 23 July 2016, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2016/1198 to make amendments to Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which officially banned the use of the preservative Methylisothiazol ...
28 July 2016
Clicks 1664Tags: printing inks Germany
On 5 July 2016, Germany has notified a draft of its ordinance on printing inks to the European Commission by amending Germany's Consumer Goods. ...
28 July 2016
Clicks 1012Tags: assessment
On 15 July 2016, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published scientific opinion deals with safety assessment on the use of substance 2,4,4′-trifluorobenzophenone, for use in food contact materials. ...
28 July 2016
Clicks 6103Tags: French DGCCRF
The French General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) published new documents DM/4B/COM/002, DM/4B/COM/003, DM/4B/COM/004 for food contact materials (FCMs) made from inorganic materials (except me ...
28 July 2016
Clicks 1179Tags: RoHS lead exemption
Oeko-Institut has submitted a final evaluation report (Pack 8) concerning three lead exemptions, which has been published on CIRCABC. But the European Commission has not adopted any recommendations yet. ...
25 July 2016
Clicks 1142Tags: PEN Japan
On 8 June 2016, the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published Notification No. 245 of 2016 to regulate the use of food contact polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) materials and articles, or food contact materials and articles ...
25 July 2016
Clicks 2213Tags: formamide puzzle mat toy
The Weekly Quality Report (CCTV channel) shows that a carcinogenetic chemical known as formamide has been found in almost all EVA puzzle mats. The news attracts a widely concern from the public. ...
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